First emails are best when you offer your opinion of something specific in the person’s profile – but instead of doing what you normally do: “I agree. ”, you actually say something disagreeable, controversial, silly, or playful. As the plane is descending, do you see 25,000 people doing down dog at the same exact time? You didn’t talk about the person you were writing to. You didn’t brag about yourself or sell yourself or ask anyone on any dates..